eremacausis
/ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/
Etymology
From New Latin ēremacausis, from Ancient Greek ἠρέμα (ēréma, “quietly”) + καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”).
noun
- A gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.
/ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/
Etymology
From New Latin ēremacausis, from Ancient Greek ἠρέμα (ēréma, “quietly”) + καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”).